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Step back in time to the founding of the United States and explore the Articles of Confederation, the nation’s first governing document. This quiz will take you through the intricacies and historical context of this pivotal framework. Ready to test your knowledge on the foundation of American governance? Let’s get started!
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Articles of Confederation Quiz Questions Overview
1. When were the Articles of Confederation ratified?
1776
1781
1787
1791
2. Which body was the main governing authority under the Articles of Confederation?
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Continental Congress
The Supreme Court
3. How many states needed to agree to amend the Articles of Confederation?
7
9
11
13
4. What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Inability to declare war
Lack of a national currency
Inability to levy taxes
Lack of a postal system
5. Which event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to the Constitutional Convention?
The Whiskey Rebellion
Shays’ Rebellion
Bacon’s Rebellion
The Boston Tea Party
6. Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state have in Congress?
One vote per state
Votes based on population
Two votes per state
Votes based on land size
7. What was required for the Articles of Confederation to be officially adopted?
Ratification by 9 states
Ratification by 11 states
Ratification by 13 states
Approval by the President
8. Which power was NOT granted to the Congress under the Articles of Confederation?
Declare war
Make treaties
Coin money
Levy taxes
9. Who was the presiding officer of the Continental Congress when the Articles of Confederation were adopted?
John Hancock
Samuel Adams
John Jay
John Hanson
10. What did the Articles of Confederation lack that made it difficult to enforce laws and regulations?
A legislative branch
An executive branch
A judicial branch
Both an executive and judicial branch
11. Which state was the last to ratify the Articles of Confederation?
Virginia
Maryland
New York
Georgia
12. What document replaced the Articles of Confederation?
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
The United States Constitution
The Emancipation Proclamation
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